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Impact Of Medical Scribes In Healthcare: A Systematic Review, Eryn Johnson
Impact Of Medical Scribes In Healthcare: A Systematic Review, Eryn Johnson
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Background: The utilization of medical scribes has increased significantly in healthcare facilities over the last ten years. Medical scribes are hired to assist providers with documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate how scribes impact productivity/throughput, revenue, provider satisfaction, and patient satisfaction in healthcare.
Methods: A database search from January 2000 to May 2017 of PubMed, Google Scholar, and Academic Search Premier was done using the keywords medical scribe, scribes, and healthcare. Based on inclusion criteria, this review includes studies from 5 emergency departments, 2 primary care clinics, and 1 cardiology …